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Maximum Speed Procedure

  1. Warm engine to operating temperature. Open throttle fully. See Fig 1 . Loosen the locknut, and quickly adjust maximum speed.
  2. With the throttle fully open, check throttle cable adjustment to be sure speed control lever rests on stop screw. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE: All other injection pump adjustments will have to be made if the maximum engine speed adjustment has been altered.
IDLE & MAXIMUM SPEED

Application Idle RPM Max. RPM
All Models 750-800 5250-5450
Fig 1: Maximum Speed Adjustment
G1730
NOTE: The injection pump operating lever adjustment can be made ONLY after the idle/maximum speed is correct, operating temperature is normal, and play is provided between the knurled nut and the operating lever.